Vactor product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 29, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Vactor Manufacturing recalls 2017–2020 Vactor 2100i

Recall number

20V050000

Brand / firm

Vactor

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 777 units

Why it was recalled

Unintentional vehicle movement increases the risk of crash.

What was recalled

Vactor Manufacturing (Vactor) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Vactor 2100i vehicles manufactured with RECIRC or flusher as original equipment or retrofitted. While in Recirculation (RECIRC) or Flusher mode and then switched to Jetting mode, the safety interlocks may fail resulting in unintentional vehicle movement.

What to do

Vactor will notify owners, and dealers will provide software updates, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Vactor customer service at 1-877-342-5374. Vactor's number for this recall is SB-0304.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.